This bill aims to update and streamline Idaho's environmental laws, specifically those related to hazardous waste management. It includes the repeal of several outdated sections of the Idaho Code, such as the State Hazardous Waste Management Planning Committee and the associated management plan, which are deemed obsolete. Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions in Section 39-5803 to remove references to the now-repealed committee and updates the language to reflect a more current understanding of hazardous waste management practices.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 39-5810 to clarify that the director of the Department of Environmental Quality will not issue licenses for hazardous waste facilities until it is determined that such actions align with the hazardous waste management plan. The bill emphasizes the importance of environmentally sound waste management methods and resource conservation. An emergency clause is included, establishing that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-5803, 39-5804, 39-5805, 39-5806, 39-5807, 39-5809, 39-5810